Sofia, a view up to the snowy slopes of Mount Vitosha. Photo: BTA
Today, all Bulgarians greet each other for the holiday of spring and give martenitsa to others with wishes for health and prosperity. Baba Marta (Granny Marta) already has fans in many countries, as our quiz last year..
Bulgaria mourns and prays with the tens of thousands of people left homeless on the streets and who lost their loved ones after the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. And is trying to help - in whatever way possible...
National embroideries are an important element of Bulgaria’s traditional culture. They are very sophisticated, consisting of symbols and shades of meaning reaching back to the recesses of time. Bulgarian women used to make embroideries on..
In western Bulgaria, about a hundred kilometres south-west of Sofia, lies the town of Zemen and its environs on the banks of the Struma River. Although..
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